African solutions to global problems

Russia's aggressive war of expansion is putting geopolitical relations around the world on edge. While the era of American dominance appears to be coming to an end and China's economic rise is steadily taking shape, the European Union is struggling to find a united and confident voice. But where is Africa in this story of shifting power relations? Although the transition to a multipolar world order is generally feared by the West, this development seems to be good news for African countries.

This article can be read in the magazine of Christen Democratische Verkenningen, or here (pdf).

 

 

Author(s) / editor(s)

Tycho van der Hoog

About the author(s) / editor(s)

Tycho van der Hoog is a former PhD candidate at the African Studies Centre Leiden. He successfully defended his dissertation (under embargo until 7 May 2026) on 7 May 2024.